Futons sound like a great idea in theory. They optimize space, save you money by providing two pieces of furniture in one product, and even give guests a place to sleep. Of course, theory is different from practice, and while there are high-quality futons out there, many of the entry-level products aimed at students or people with small apartments don’t always live up to the hype in terms of product quality. Entry-level futons typically come with cushioning pads that ... (Read More)
Category: Mattresses
Making the Case for Layered Memory Foam Mattresses
If, in 2015, you haven’t heard of memory foam, you may be living (or sleeping) under a rock. The temperature-sensitive material has become synonymous with comfort and relief in the bedding industry over the last decade. But as people start to understand what makes this material so special, questions have begun to shift from “this material does WHAT?” to “how can I maximize these benefits?” Innovation often begins to happen at this point, but with a product possessing such ... (Read More)
Understanding the Temperature Sensitivity of Memory Foam
Memory foam’s most unique characteristic is its temperature-sensitivity, which is what allows it to offer the custom-contouring the material is so famous for. Engineered with visco-elastic polymers that react to body heat by yielding and softening, memory foam is able to create a surface unique to the user every time they use it, no matter what position. This is true of memory foam mattresses, memory foam toppers, pillows, bolsters, or any other product. While the material’s temperature sensitivity certainly ... (Read More)
Beat Back Discomfort with Foam Pillows and Back Bolsters
Back pain is a common ailment that typically stems from the postures and activities that take place in our everyday lives. Many people work while sitting at a desk, and there are plenty of ways that sitting with poor posture over a span of eight hours a day or more can become the norm for people. If this sounds like the source of your back discomfort, foam back bolsters and pillows can help ease your pain. Standing or constantly ... (Read More)
Foam Density Range: Understanding and Applying Values
With foam, the ability to make the right purchase decision is greatly based on your ability to compare one product to another. A foam material’s density is one of the best ways to do this, but knowing a single product’s density while not knowing how that value measures up to other foam types is like being given a boat in the middle of the desert. Sure, now you have a boat, but how are you supposed to use it? ... (Read More)
Foundations Impact the Comfort and Longevity of Your Foam Mattress
So you’ve got yourself a delightfully comfortable foam mattress that’s making your dreams as sweet as it is soft. But after just a few months, there’s something that’s not quite right, and it seems like the honeymoon is over. What’s limiting the comfort level of your amazing foam mattress? Why is your foam mattress already losing its magic? The answer is: it’s the foundation. Foundations that aren’t a good fit for your mattress can cause a variety of issues ... (Read More)
Make a Custom Bed on Any Budget with Layered Mattress Builds
After our previous post, Need a Custom Bed? Try a Layered Foam Mattress!, introduced readers to layered mattresses, we at Foam Factory felt it would be helpful to provide a few examples that outline the versatility foam bedding offers. With these mattresses, we’ll cover a few different ways you can build a great bed for just about anyone, starting off with an affordable mattress that will help keep some green in your wallet! The Economy Class: Queen-Size Cost: About ... (Read More)
Need a Custom Bed? Try a Layered Foam Mattress!
In our “get it done yesterday” society, a one-size-fits-all mentality can be incredibly efficient when it comes to consumer products … provided what is offered really does fit “all.” However, problems arise when that concept is taken a little too far, reaching into areas where one item simply cannot fit everyone and everything. Mattresses are one such example. Everyone knows no two bodies are the same, each with different shapes, sizes, wants, and needs. Despite this, most traditional mattresses ... (Read More)
Gluing Foam Together: Useful DIY Foam Tips
Do-it-yourself projects are as popular as they have ever been, as people look for ways to save dollars, enjoy a productive hobby, or take greater ownership of the things in and around their lives. With this trend, people aren’t just doing the typical at-home projects more frequently, they are also expanding their efforts into areas previously reserved for trade workers or manufacturers. With more than 30 years of experience in the comfort and support industry, Foam Factory, Inc. has ... (Read More)
Buy Foam Confidently by Knowing the Differences in Quality
As you prepare to purchase your next comfort product or start a new DIY project, there’s a good chance you’ll have to decide what type of foam you will want to use. To the average person, there isn’t much difference between conventional foam materials. After all, three foam cubes can be placed side-by-side with the same dimensions, appearance, feel, and firmness. But even with those similarities, these blocks can each have three distinctly different levels of quality. Foam suppliers ... (Read More)
